De Rerum Natura by Lucretius

1. What is the primary theme of 'De Rerum Natura'?

A) The importance of religion
B) The nature of humanity
C) The inevitability of fate
D) The nature of the universe

2. How does Lucretius describe the universe?

A) As composed of atoms and void
B) As a reflection of human perception
C) As a creation of gods
D) As a fixed and unchanging entity

3. What does Lucretius assert about the existence of gods?

A) They are embodiments of nature
B) They do not intervene in the universe
C) They control every aspect of life
D) They created the universe out of chaos

4. Which of the following does Lucretius NOT attribute to the gods?

A) The beauty of nature
B) Creation of the universe
C) The order of the cosmos
D) Human morality

5. What does Lucretius argue is the root cause of social conflict?

A) Differences in opinion
B) Poverty
C) Religion
D) Anxiety and fear of loss

6. What does Lucretius say about love?

A) It is the greatest virtue
B) It is purely biological
C) It is always rewarding
D) It can lead to turmoil and pain

7. What role do senses play in Lucretius's philosophy?

A) They are misleading and deceptive
B) They are a means to acquire knowledge
C) They are irrelevant
D) They should be ignored

8. In which poetic form is 'De Rerum Natura' written?

A) Couplets
B) Iambic pentameter
C) Hexameter
D) Free verse

9. What concept is introduced by Lucretius to explain the movement of atoms?

A) The push and pull
B) The swerve
C) Magnetic attraction
D) Divine intervention

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